One Day You Will Understand

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One Day You Will Understand
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EP by
Mr Eazi and emPawa Africa
Released10 June 2020
Genre
Length10:20
Label emPawa Africa
Producer
Mr Eazi chronology
Life Is Eazi, Vol. 2 – Lagos to London
(2018)		One Day You Will Understand
(2020)		Something Else
(2021)
Singles from One Day You Will Understand
  1. "I No Go Give Up On You"
    Released: 22 May 2020

One Day You Will Understand is the first EP by Nigerian singer Mr Eazi. Instead of being credited as a Mr Eazi release, it is credited to Mr Eazi and music company emPawa Africa. Released exclusively through emPawa Africa, the project features guest appearances from King Promise and C Natty. Production was handled by GuiltyBeatz, Blaq Jerzee, Nonso Amadi and Legendury Beatz. One Day You Will Understand serves as the follow-up to Life Is Eazi, Vol. 2 – Lagos to London (2018).

Contents

Background

In an interview with Apple Music, Mr Eazi reflected on how the peaceful environment of his lakeside home inspired One Day You Will Understand. He described waking up to tranquil views of the lake, which profoundly influenced the project's tone. "Just that calm energy," he explained, mentioning how it translated into the music. The cover art for the EP, according to him, was captured spontaneously on his iPhone, as he was feeling relaxed, soaking in the atmosphere. Mr Eazi also shared that he intended to release several more projects throughout the year, blending solo tracks with collaborations, and incorporating a variety of musical styles, including Spanish and dancehall influences. [2]

Singles

The EP's only single "I No Go Give Up On You" was released on 22 May 2020. The song was produced by Blaq Jerzee and its release coincided with its animated visualizer. [3]

Critical reception

Motolani Alake of Pulse Nigeria praised One Day You Will Understand for its romantic themes and songwriting, likening it to "words written down and placed in a time capsule" that evoke the innocence of teenage love. He rated the EP 7.5 out of 10, calling it "an amazing experience" with "very little flaws by thought or execution." [4]

Emmanuel Esomnofu, writing a review for NotJustOk described One Day You Will Understand as a concise four-track project that revisits Mr Eazi's recurring theme of romance, highlighting tracks like "Baby I'm Jealous" and "I No Go Give Up On You." He noted the EP's "warm" sound and its exploration of love, adding that it feels like "an appetizer" for more comprehensive future projects. [5]

Track listing

One Day You Will Understand track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Baby I'm Jealous" (featuring King Promise)
 GuiltyBeatz 2:30
2."I No Go Give Up On You"
  • Ajibade
  • Okhuofu Oshoriameh
  • Michael Eguahon
Blaq Jerzee2:40
3."Ògógóro No Sweet Pass Pami"
 Nonso Amadi 2:20
4."Baby This Your Body Na Gòbe Fine Fine Sweet Òkpéke" (featuring C Natty)
  • Ajibade
  • Obasi Samuel
 Legendury Beatz 2:49
Total length:10:20

Personnel

Release history

Release history and formats for One Day You Will Understand
RegionDateFormatLabel
Various10 June 2020 emPawa Africa [6]

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References

  1. ↑ Alake, Motolani (10 June 2020). "Mr. Eazi releases new 4-track EP, 'One Day You Will Understand'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  2. ↑ Linda Orajekwe (2 July 2020). "Mr Eazi Tells Apple Music About New EP + Previews Upcoming Projects". NotJustOk . Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  3. ↑ Abimbolu, Debola (22 May 2020). "Mr Eazi debuts first single off upcoming emPawa project, "I No Go Give Up On You"". The Native . Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  4. ↑ Alake, Motolani (12 June 2020). "Mr. Eazi creates an amorous time capsule on, 'One Day You Will Understand' [EP Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  5. ↑ Esomnofu, Emmanuel (20 June 2020). "Mr. Eazi Holds Up His Romantic Tendencies On "One Day You Will Understand"". NotJustOk . Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  6. ↑ "One Day You Will Understand - EP - Album by Mr Eazi & emPawa Africa". Apple Music. 10 June 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
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